Word Type

Noun

The word "embezzlement" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

nonembezzlement

Derived From

embezzle

Context

business legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

corruption larceny stealing theft thievery thieving venality

Type Of (IsA)

larceny

Related Terms

corruptocracy embezzle forgery fraud kakistocracy kleptocracy larceny quackery usury

Related Terms

amounts company company theft conversion crime embezzle extortion forgery fraud fraudulent illegal larceny large large amounts money money crime property quackery steal stealing stealing money theft usury

Similar Terms

misappropriation

Synonym Network

misappropriation

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